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Friar_Tuck 
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 Topic: Snap stud pilot holePosted: 16 August 2018 at 9:22pm |
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Probably a simple sounding question, but I ordered a bunch of 444002 snaps for making a boat cover for the son in law's launch and was wondering what size pilot people use to install the stud in thick fiberglass hull. In the past I have broken studs in other material by using too small of a pilot, and stripped some from using too large. Just curious what a good starting point would be?
Thanks Jim P. S. The sailrite snap tool is unreal. I still cuss myself for not getting one sooner. I have always hated setting snaps, but now it is a breeze! |
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MattGrant
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Posted: 17 August 2018 at 9:54am |
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We use an 1/8" or 9/64" depending upon the material. 9/64" in harder material like aluminum or really hard decking. Screw in by hand.
Glad you love the SnapRite System! |
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Matt Grant Sailrite |
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